That, coupled with a decent first-half display at Turf Moor, is improvement, however slight it may be.

Of course it still isn’t vintage Villa but there are signs of encouragement.

Opinion amongst the fans is divided. Some feel that Lambert has had his time and is struggling to help the club progress while others are happy enough to support and provide positive vibes regardless of the regime.

Chairman Randy Lerner remains a distant spectator so the Birmingham Mail hasn’t had chance to ask him his thoughts.